Maintenance
GRATE CARE -ASH REMOVAL
It is necessary that ashes be removed from the ash pan on a daily basis. The ashes should never be allowed to accumulate high enough to come in contact with the grates. Such a condition could cut off necessary air circulation. It could also result in a warping or burnout of grates.
ASH DISPOSAL
Unlike wood ashes, coal ash should not be spread on the garden. The minerals in coal ash contains several chemicals which could be harmful to plant life.
RECOVERING UNBURNED COAL
Screen coal ashes through a piece of 1/4 inch or 3/8 inch
mesh hardware cloth. This helps recover any unburnedFIG. 35 coal that has fallen though grates.
STORAGE OF COAL
Coal may be stored indoors or outdoors, with some precautions:
1.The storage area must be free of materials that are easily burned. Examples are paper, wood, rags, and leaves.
2.Wetting and drying of coal should be avoided. Outside storage's should be protected from rain or snow. Wet coal should not be piled on dry coal.
3.Locate the storage area in a place that is 75º F or lower.
4.Nut coal weighs approximately 58 lbs. per cu. ft. A storage bin
IMPORTANT:
Never smother fire when adding fresh coal.
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